The Leaders of Today Black History Month Exhibit is on display now at The Elyria Arts Council! Come visit us and view this thought provoking Art created by teens in Lorain County. Art was created based on the themes of Racial Equity, Unity/Non-Violence, Black History, Women’s Empowerment, Community Pride, and Positive Mental Health. Work will be on display for the month of February.
Our EAC 100 Fundraising campaign has begun for 2024! We strive to provide access to the arts for everyone and we need your help! You will become a member of our EAC 100 with your donation of $100 or more. Your donation will help support general operations and assist us in making improvements to our programs and gallery. You will receive recognition in our gallery, on our social media pages, and website. You will also be invited to a special “Thank You” event. Your donation can be made via the support page on this site, going to paypal, or sending us a check to 336 Broad Street Elyria, Ohio 44035
Join us for our first Earth Day contest and show! We are looking for imaginative people to create Art with the following theme: “Creatures of the World”. 75% of the materials used must be recycled! There are 2 categories: 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Ribbons will be awarded in each category. To have Rules and an entry form sent to you please email us at: elyriaartscouncil@gmail.com or call: 440-328-3025. Entries will be on display at The Elyria Arts Council for the month of April.
Little Hands Art is EAC’s newest program designed for 2-4 year olds to complete with an adult helper. We will explore different areas of Art such as drawing, painting, & sculpting. Our first two sessions will take place on Tuesday October 17th 2-3pm and Tuesday December 12th 2-3pm. This is a Free program. Donations are accepted, please attend regardless of your ability to donate. Please pre-register by giving us a call at 440-328-3025 or emailing us at: elyriaartscouncil@gmail.com. We will need to know your name, phone number, email, & child’s name and age at the time of registration.
What a contest this year! Wow! The 2022 Creative Christmas Tree Contest raised $1,076.00 for our Children’s programs! The winners in the Large Tree Category are: 1st place Nancy Zak with her snow flake tree “An Accumulation”, 2nd place Gillian T. with her lace and poinsettia tree “Grandma’s Attic”, and 3rd Place EAC Kid’s Art Tree.
The winners in the Small Tree category are: 1st place Virginia Langston with her “Mother Nature’s Tree”, 2nd place Mary Zudell with her “Barbie Tree” and 3rd Place Eastern Heights 3rd grade Art Club.
The Winners for The Collection of Miniature Trees category are: 1st place Girl Scout Troop 50242 with their “Christmas Tree Lot”, 2nd Place Aaron Rosenbaum with his “Nut Trees” and Third Place Jenn Reed with her “Found Object Trees”
The Award for “Best Student Entry” goes to Eastern Heights 3rd grade Art Club. The Award for “Most Creative Use of Materials” goes to Kailey Udovich for her “Lamp Tree” and the Award for “Most Unique Materials” goes to Arist Hochgesang for “Merry Fishmas”!
Thank You to all the Creative participants and donors!
EAC Welcomes new member Artist Melanie Moldovan! Melanie is an award winning artist who enjoys working in graphite, pastel, and watercolor. Her subjects include seascapes, lighthouses, landscapes, rural scenes, vintage vehicles, historical events, flora, and wildlife. She has been commissioned by The Department of Natural Resources many times to create accurate depictions of wildlife and flora. Come on in and see her lovingly detailed work!
EAC Welcomes new member artist Jerry Fraszler. Jerry is an abstract sculptor who works in stone and wood. Come and take a look at Jerry’s Unique pieces!
The Elyria Arts Council in the News! We did a live feed gallery tour with board member Linda Styer on May 10th and a “Found Object Printing Demonstration” with Anne Jesse live on set on June 7th, Here is the link to the video clip from May 10th: https://fox8.com/on-air/new-day-cleveland/art-for-everyone/ and the link for the Art demo clip on June 7th: https://fox8.com/on-air/new-day-cleveland/explore-the-arts/?fbclid=IwAR2XIxh_My-IYx35kCyg_5evPKyPV_zHuWqzfau0zmoKxXwqQge2HvPzYAM
Thankv You to Fox 8 News for the warm welcome and great coverage!
Thank you to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
for sponsoring our Art for Everyone: Tie Dye on
Satruday June 11th! We appreciate it!
The Elyria Arts Council Welcomes New Member, Poet Tracy Collins! Tracy has two poetry books for sale at EAC. Her work shows an intimate view of challenges she has faced and how she overcame them. She hopes her readers can find strength and healing through her writing.